Sound of the City Gala Concert
Carpenter Theatre

Sound of the City Gala Concert

Richmond Symphony

About the Event

The Richmond Symphony’s Sound of the City Gala Concert celebrates the artists, influences, and musical traditions that continue to shape Richmond’s creative spirit.

Conducted by Naima Burrs and featuring guest artists Desirée Roots, Russell Wilson, Eddie Sundra, Marcus Tenney, Morgan Burrs, Corey Fonville, Andrew Randazzo, and Sam Fribush, the evening moves through jazz, swing, soul, funk, and orchestral collaborations inspired by the evolving sound of American music.

From Gershwin’s Fascinating Rhythm and early jazz classics like Alabama Stomp to Teddy Weatherford’s My Blue Heaven and the groove-driven sounds of Lonnie Liston Smith and Wah Wah Watson, the evening highlights Richmond’s long connection to the evolving traditions of jazz, soul, funk, and American popular music that grew from local communities into internationally influential art forms.

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Venue Bag Policy

For your convenience and safety, bags that are no larger than 12” x 8” x 6", diaper bags, and medical bags (subject to search upon entry) are permitted inside the venue.

Backpacks, boxes, and laptop bags or briefcases do not apply and will not be permitted into the venue.

Any guests who require ADA or medical accommodations may contact the venue’s administrative office for assistance in advance of your visit. More information can be found here.

Etix E-Ticket Delivery

Please note all print-at-home and/or mobile-delivery tickets for this performance are on delayed delivery and will be available 7 days prior to the performance date. These tickets will be sent to the email attached to your order from Etix.com.

MobileConnect - Assisted Listening Device App

Sennheiser Mobile Connect is an application allowing you to utilize your phone as an assisted listening device. This will allow you to plug in headphones, or utilize your existing hear aids depending on their capability to hear the audio of the show in a much more personal way.

 

Utilizing MobileConnect: 

 

Step 1: Connect to Wifi 

 

Network: MobileConnect

Password: dechearing

 

Step 2: Download App 

 

For Android Devices:

- Open Google Play Store: Locate and tap on the Google Play Store icon on your Android device. 

- Search for the app: Tap on the search bar at the top and enter "Sennheiser Mobile Connect."

- Download the app: Find Sennheiser Mobile Connect in the search results and tap "Install." Accept any permissions if prompted. 

- Open the app: Once installed, you can open it directly from the Play Store or find it in your app drawer. 

- Choose “Carpenter Theater” and enjoy the show!

 

For iPhone Devices:

- Open the App Store: Locate and tap on the App Store icon on your iPhone.

- Search for the App: Tap on the search tab at the bottom of the screen and type "Sennheiser Mobile Connect" in the search bar.

- Download the App: Once you find the app in the search results, tap the "Get" button (or the cloud icon if you’ve downloaded it before). You may need to enter your Apple ID password or use Face ID/Touch ID to confirm.

- Open the App: After downloading, tap "Open" to launch Sennheiser Mobile Connect.

- Choose “Carpenter Theater” and enjoy the show!

Sensory Inclusive Venue

Kulture City sensory bags containing special KCVIP badges, fidget toys, noise canceling headphones and other resources, are available for checkout (at no cost by leaving an ID) at our Concierge desk located in the Dominion Energy Center Box Office Lobby.